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Recent Examples of prudently
Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Utilities must control costs, operate efficiently, manage projects prudently, and meet performance standards to achieve them.
—Rory M. Christian, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
No need to route the person to a human therapist when the mental health status can be prudently handled by the AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Under the 2019 law, a utility is automatically deemed to have acted prudently if its equipment starts a wildfire.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Utilities are guaranteed their money back plus some percentage profit on it when invested prudently.
—Will Taylor, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Utilities must control costs, operate efficiently, manage projects prudently, and meet performance standards to achieve them.
—Rory M. Christian, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
No need to route the person to a human therapist when the mental health status can be prudently handled by the AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Under the 2019 law, a utility is automatically deemed to have acted prudently if its equipment starts a wildfire.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Utilities are guaranteed their money back plus some percentage profit on it when invested prudently.
—Will Taylor, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudently
Adverb
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General manager Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh wisely took him.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Instead of trying to hide its industrial roots, the decor sensibly highlights the textures of the containers.—
Adam Williams
April 24,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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The custom started, sensibly enough, in 18th- and 19th-century France, when linens were sent out in alarming, indistinguishable heaps and expected to return to their rightful homes.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Large Scale Windows Unless chosen judiciously, art can easily disrupt the clean lines of a minimalist bathroom.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pesticides have many drawbacks and must be used extremely judiciously and in very limited situations, such as when the health of the plant is in jeopardy.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s even a service hatch by the outside door so messages and room service can be delivered discreetly.—
Hollie Clemence,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
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Smaller units can discreetly fit into a bathroom, holding a single basket.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Prudently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudently. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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